It is with deep sadness that the family of Solange (Desrochers) Couture of Debden, SK  announce the passing of their treasured wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend on the 16th day of December 2015 at the age of 77 years.

Solange was the fourth of seven children born to Phillipe and Jeanne Desrochers. She was born and raised in Debden. After graduation from high school she attended normal school in Sherbrooke, Quebec and obtained a teacher’s certificate. Solange taught for three years before marrying Jacquelin, “Jack” on July 10, 1961.  Solange balanced her life as a working mother and spouse while raising four children.  Solange enjoyed working with her life-long partner at the Couture Farm Sales for 26 years.  Many memories were created camping in northern Saskatchewan and at the cabin at Morin Lake. Solange organized many huge gatherings with family and friends. She loved playing cards, board games, snowmobiling, curling and her frequent coffee outings. Solange spent three months in a nursing home and passed away peacefully with family by her side. She is now in a better place.

Solange leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory; Her husband of 54 years, Jacquelin “Jack”, her children: Richard (Cheryl) of Lloydminster, SK and family: Michael (Holly);  Melissa (Travis); Danelle;  Alyssa (Brett); Mathew (Liz Anne) and Jeremie: Jeanne (Allen) Lamontagne of Saskatoon, SK and family: Réanne (Mitchell);  Meagan (Ryan); Carlin:  Suzanne (Jack Brower) of Saskatoon, SK and family:  Dylan; Arielle (Mitchel), Rachel (Matt);  Jessica (Dane): Michelle (Jonathan) Thall of Canwood, SK and family: Cheyenne and Gunner, 6 great grandchildren; her siblings: Pauline Duret of Prince Albert, SK, Denis (Marlene) Desrochers of Calgary, AB, Diane (Albert) Beaulac of Prince Albert, SK, Ron (Irma) Desrochers of Calgary, AB, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She is predeceased by: her parents, Philippe & Jeanne Desrochers, her brothers, Edgar and Albert Desrochers, her parents-in-law, Léo and Georgette Couture, her brother-in-law, Andre Duret, a niece, Thérèse Lalonde and a great nephew, Nathan Lalonde.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, December 21st, 2015 from the St. Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church in Debden, Saskatchewan.

Those who wish to send private email condolences to the family are invited to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com.   Memorial donations in memory of Solange may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan.  The Couture Family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Edward Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home Ltd of Debden 306-724-4474

• Date : 2015-12-16